July 9th, 2024

Welcome Annie to Gateway!

Last month, Gateway welcomed a new addition to the team with the hiring of Annie Lineberger, a recent Clemson graduate. As a Marketing & Data Analyst, Annie brings unique experiences and a fresh perspective to the table. We look forward to achieving great things together as we continue to grow and strengthen our initiative!

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ACCS Skills for Success Courses

The ACCS Innovation Center in Alabama offers free, accessible training programs designed in collaboration with community colleges, businesses, and local partners. These programs bridge skill gaps and prepare participants for high-demand careers, supporting economic growth and a skilled workforce statewide.

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news and updates

New Overtime Laws

Effective July 1st, new overtime legislation requires businesses to correctly classify employees as exempt or non-exempt based on job duties, potentially increasing overtime costs. Our friends over at the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association (ARHA) provide a Federal Legislative Update from the National Restaurant Association. Some employers are exempt from this rule, click the link below that includes a fact sheet with everything you need to know.

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CHS Investor Spotlight

Community Health Systems Inc. recently conducted training sessions in June for approximately 30 managerial-level employees across six of their Senior Living facilities in Alabama. This program, focused on Mental Health First Aid, equips participants with skills to identify and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges, offering initial support until professional help can be engaged. The Gateway Workforce Initiative has completed five AWSP grants for investor businesses to be trained and certified in this training.

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what we're reading and watching

In Baldwin County, addressing homelessness includes creative solutions due to limited affordable housing. Organizations like Sea Glass Initiative and Housing First conduct direct outreach to overcome barriers. A recent event in Lillian provided homeless individuals with essential services, offering critical support and restoring community hope. Read and watch Fox10's full story here.
The United States excels in global innovation through laws like Bayh-Dole, which facilitate the transformation of federally-funded research into products. However, a new proposal from the Biden administration to seize patents could discourage research and disrupt partnerships, potentially compromising America's innovation leadership.

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